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Carroll Crane Obituary
Carroll was a Christian and always felt she was in God's hands and will. She began her career in the medical field an 1954 at the Holy Name of Jesus Hospital and continued most of her life. She began working in the doctors' office and after training for years, was licensed as a Nursing Home Administrator.
In 1978, she started as administrator of Physicians Health Care Nursing Home and continued for 13 years. After brief employment as director at senior services at Baptist Memorial Hospital, she began working for Physicians Who Care and the Medical Society of Etowah County until her retirement in 2010. For five years she worked for her husband at Crane Office Equipment Company and later ran the first pet shop in Gadsden.
She was a member of Altrusa Club and avid member of the band boosters club for both Gadsden and Emma Sansom high schools, a Red Cross volunteer, and spent many years working for RiverFest.
She supported the Cancer Foundation and many other charities and always found joy in helping others in a quiet and simple way.
Her hobbies included refinishing antiques, doing yard sales and just enjoying friends and above all loved life.
Carroll is survived by her sons, John (Rebecca) Crane, Gadsden, Stephen (Sarah) Crane, Pensacola, Fla.; son-in-law, Jerry Stewart; grandchildren, Jason Crane, Jennifer Crane Marsh, Oliver Preston Crane, Henry Mitchell Crane, Tara (Curtis) Clark; great-grandchildren, Merrick Rector; brother-in-law, Bill (Rebecca) Crane; chosen daughters, Stacy Rose, Tracie Hightower and Candace McGwier.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Johnie P. Crane; daughter, Charlotte Ann Stewart; parents, John and Josephine McGinty; sisters, Mary Frances and Mary Joseph McGinty.
Pallbearers will include Dr. Bryan McGwier, Dr. Jon Keithan Sr., Lowndes Harrison, Tom Quinn, Al Shumaker, Mike Guthery, Keith Varnon and Rusty Stephens.
The family will be accepting friends at Collier-Butler from 6 until 8 tonight.
The family would like to extend there thanks for the services from Lawley Premier Hospice Care, especially Brent Lawley and Nurse Kelly.
Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to the Cancer Foundation, 2300 Medical Center Dr., Gadsden, 35903.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Carroll Crane
December 23, 2010
Carroll is my second cousin. I met her for the first time two or three years ago, introduced by my second cousin and Carroll's first cousin Dianne Meagher, who grew up in Gadsden.
I thought Carroll was wonderful and she and I expressed regret that we hadn't known each other earlier. (But thank goodness, we did get to meet!) She seemed to be so practical and sensible and down to earth, just admirable in every way I could see in the three times I saw her. I last saw her in October.
I will miss her.
Vicki Meagher, Nashua, New Hampshire
December 23, 2010
Carroll was such a unique person,with a great sense of humor.Every time I hear the words "little sis" I think of Carroll. She will be greatly missed, but her memory will shine in all the great things she has done for people. Our deepest sympathy to all the family.
Melissa & Ron Patterson
Sherri Hatfield Walden
December 23, 2010
If we started with the A in the alphabet and went to Z there is a defination for CC at each letter, starting with amusing and amazing and ending with zest. She made us laugh, she had a zest for life. That kitchen table solved more problems than the government could dream of. Over a glass of tea, there wasn't anything that couldn't be fixed. We have cried together, laughed together, shared births(Joey) and deaths of loved ones(Johnnie P, Mom, Charlotte). She was always the same caring, loving, and ready to help. There will never be another CC. She touched so many lives in her 75 years. We all are richer for having had her be a part of ours. The memories on Dodge Lane and The Cabin will forever be in my heart as will CC. I love you all and share your hurt. I'll miss you CC. Heaven is a brighter place. I look forward to seeing you again. God bless you all. Love, Sherri Hatfield Walden
December 22, 2010
We met Carrol in 1958 when we were new residents of Gadsden and expecting our first child. On our first visit to Dr. Gillespie we met Carroll and remained friends many years. We cherish memories of being with she and Johnie P. She was a wonderful person. Our deepest sympathy to all the family.
Myron & Lorraine Segraves, Roswell, GA
Cyndi Nelson
December 22, 2010
Carroll's sense of humor and willingness to help others are two of the many wonderful attributes I will always remember. She was a great friend and a great woman. May her memory shine bright.
December 22, 2010
Carroll will be missed and we will never forget working with her on the PWC walk/runs. Her family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
The volunteers of the Etowah County Cancer Foundation.
December 22, 2010
Carroll will be greatly missed. The family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
The staff at Gadsden Regional Cancer Center.
Kelly Evers
December 22, 2010
Carroll was a very special and unique person and will be greatly missed. We will be praying for all of her friends and family. There are things about Carroll that I will never forget and she will live on in the different works that she was a part of.
God Bless,
Kelly and Darrell Evers
Seth Spotnitz M.D.
December 22, 2010
To say Carol was "One of a kind" is understatement. Her energy, willingness to "lend a hand" and organizational skills are widely recognized by those who knew her; as was her reliability and competence when dealing with tasks that needed doing. But I think those admirable traits take a backseat to her interpersonal qualities. Carol ALWAYS kept her word. I believe she would cut off an arm before betraying a confidence; which was why she was one of the few people I could and would share my innermost thoughts and opinions with; she was a person you could trust unreservedly. Though few who didn't know her well would credit it due to her gruff exterior, Carol was a deeply caring person. With friends she was always lending her support and emotional resources in difficult times even when she was experiencing her own personal problems. Her activities in finding shelter, food and financial security for hurricane Katrina victims and her creation of a Physcians Who Care "Christmas Gifts for Underprivileged Children" program are only a few examples among many that testify to her caring and loving spirit.
To friends and community, she will be sorely missed.
December 21, 2010
Carol was a wonderful person and touched all of our lives in some special way. She will be greatly missed by all. Julie Barnes, Southside, Al
Gale Buckner
December 21, 2010
I met Carroll thru Charlotte who I worked with at GBI. Carroll was welcoming and inclusive, striving to make all feel important. If you were lucky enough to know her, you were important. Take great comfort, Family and Friends, that she was met by Jesus, Charlotte, and Johnie P. as she crossed over to her sweet reward. Life will be duller without her, but she has made us all better and stronger people by having her in our lives. Rest well, Sweet Carroll,,,you have earned your Reward!
Myrtle Jackson-Lynch
December 21, 2010
It's hard to understand way people are taken from us, but find comfort in knowing you were a special part of a well-lived life. Carroll was my boss and friend. I will miss her dearly.
Susan Carter
December 21, 2010
Caroll and I first met after the Katrina Hurricane brought 1400 evacuees to our community. What began as a rocky start became a great friendship and continued in the years following. Carol was the first person I called when it seemed all other roads had closed for someone in distress. She worked tirelessly to help those who were misfortunate and to the causes she loved. We will miss you Carroll Crane, but we are much richer for knowing and working with you!
Donna Causey
December 21, 2010
Carroll was a wonderful lady. She had a heart of gold and I was so blessed to have known her. She had so much personality and would keep you laughing and she made working with her so much fun. She was one in a million and will be missed by many. My thoughts and prayers will be with you all during this time and in the days to come.
Sammye Heald
December 21, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Pam Guthery
December 20, 2010
We are going to miss our sweet neighbor and yard sale buddy. It will never be the same on our street without Mrs. Crane. She was a very special lady and we will miss her greatly.
Love, Michael, Pam, & Sarah ("The Rat" as Mrs. Crane called her) Guthery
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